Yes — Caramel Sauce is ultra-processed.
Not a great choice for everyday.
This is a caramel sauce made with sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, and palm oil. Glucose syrup and sweetened condensed skimmed milk are industrially processed ingredients, while palm oil is a highly refined oil; these ingredients are UPF contributors under the NOVA classification guidance.
Yes — Caramel Sauce is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). This is a caramel sauce made with sugar, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. It is classified as ultra-processed because it contains glucose syrup, sweetened condensed skimmed milk, and palm oil. Glucose syrup and sweetened condensed skimmed milk are industrially processed ingredients, while palm oil is a highly refined oil; these ingredients are UPF contributors under the NOVA classification guidance.
Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.
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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.